528: Chapter 38 Xiao Yicai

"This is your Sect Head Senior Martial Uncle's eldest Disciple, the Senior Brother of Tongtian Peak—Xiao Yicai."

Upon hearing Su Ru's introduction, Meng Li was struck with realization, then sized up Xiao Yicai, discovering he was not a familiar face.

However, he had a slight impression of this person; he vaguely remembered that in the original work, the other party had been an undercover agent for the Demonic Path in the early stages, later succeeded to the position of Sect Head, and had decent capabilities.

As for whether the TV drama version had any changes, Meng Li did not know.

Just then, Xiao Yicai spoke: "Disciple Xiao Yicai greets all Junior Martial Uncles."

Tian Buyi, Zeng Shuchang, and the others nodded slightly.

Subsequently, Qi Hao and Meng Li rose simultaneously to greet Xiao Yicai: "Greetings, Senior Brother Xiao."

Seeing this, Xiao Yicai was stunned for a moment.

Qi Hao was Green Pine's eldest Disciple, having entered the Sect over a hundred years ago, so he naturally knew him, and he had also heard Mysterious Dao mention that the other party had succeeded Green Pine to become the Peak Revered Master of Longshou Peak.

But he was seeing Meng Li for the first time and did not know him at all.

Seeing this, Mysterious Dao pointed at Meng Li and introduced him: "This is your Junior Martial Uncle Tian's seventh Disciple, Meng Li."

"He has exceptional talent, his strength has improved rapidly, and he currently holds the position of Sect Elder."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yicai was greatly surprised internally, but his face did not show it; instead, he responded with a smile: "Junior Brother Qi, Junior Brother Meng."

Seeing both sides finish their greetings, Mysterious Dao went straight to the point: "Yicai, tell us about the situation you have investigated."

"Yes." Xiao Yicai replied, and then began to report: "Five years ago, traces of Blood Refining Hall demons appeared near Qingyun Mountain. I followed Revered Master's orders to infiltrate the Blood Refining Hall to investigate the cause and inquire about the movements of the Demonic Sect members."

"Regarding the former, I only found out that the person active near Qingyun Mountain at that time was the Blood Refining Hall leader, Old Nian."

"As for why he infiltrated Qingyun Mountain and what he did during that time, I am not clear, as I have not yet entered the core layer of the Blood Refining Hall."

"However, regarding the movements of the Demonic Sect members, I have made a major discovery."

"About half a year ago, it seems the Demonic Sect discovered the whereabouts of the Heavenly Book."

As soon as the words "Heavenly Book" were uttered, the expressions of Mysterious Dao, Tian Buyi, and others changed slightly.

Meng Li's gaze also flickered.

Ever since he learned that the Heavenly Book had been magically altered beyond recognition, he had lost interest in them. Not only did he not go looking for the other four volumes, but the one he obtained from the Dripping Blood Cave was also left gathering dust in his storage ring.

Hearing Xiao Yicai mention it now, and seeing the change in expression of Mysterious Dao and the others, Meng Li could not help but feel a bit curious.

Did they know the truth about the Heavenly Book?

Where was the location of the Heavenly Book that the Demonic Sect members discovered?

If it was the Wanfu Ancient Cave, there would be some fun to watch.

After a while, Xiao Yicai continued: "The Heavenly Book is the Demonic Sect's defining Cultivation Technique. Legend has it that whoever learns all five volumes of the Heavenly Book can unify the Demonic Sect and have no rival in the world. And this Heavenly Book is hidden inside the Black-Hearted Old Man's secret treasure cave, the Wanfu Ancient Cave."

Meng Li: "..."

It really was the Wanfu Ancient Cave! Now there would be some fun to watch.

And this rumor... according to the original setting, it wasn't exactly wrong: the Ghost King Sect's Cultivation Technique originated from the Heavenly Book, and in the later stages, Zhang Xiaofan, with all five volumes of the Heavenly Book, was indeed unrivaled, and the Wanfu Ancient Cave did indeed contain one volume of the Heavenly Book. But in this world, the Heavenly Book setting had been magically altered, so this rumor could only be said to be half-true and half-false; it was spreading rumors.

Meng Li inwardly complained, but Water Moon True Person's attention was drawn by the Wanfu Ancient Cave.

She frowned and said: "Wanfu Ancient Cave? Hundreds of years ago, the Black-Hearted Old Man was defeated by my ancestor and fled while severely injured."

"The Wanfu Ancient Cave disappeared because of this."

"How has it appeared again?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Li was slightly stunned.

The Kuxin Shangren who defeated the Black-Hearted Old Man back then was Water Moon True Person's ancestor? No wonder her sword, the Tianya Sword, was passed down to Xiaozhu Peak.

Facing Water Moon True Person's doubt, Xiao Yicai shook his head: "Disciple does not know."

Mysterious Dao said: "This Wanfu Ancient Cave is where the Black-Hearted Old Man used to Cultivate. Even if the rumors are untrue, it must contain many Demonic Path Magic Treasures."

"We must absolutely not let the Demonic Sect find this place."

Tian Buyi nodded and asked Xiao Yicai: "Has the specific location of this Wanfu Ancient Cave been investigated?"

Xiao Yicai shook his head: "No. I currently only know that the people from the Blood Refining Hall intend to wait for an opportunity. It seems they have not found the Wanfu Ancient Cave yet, or perhaps it involves other Demonic Path Sects."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mysterious Dao said: "A few months ago, I received a secret letter from Fenxiang Valley."

"The letter said they discovered traces of the Wandu Sect and the Hehuan Sect."

"The Wandu Sect and the Hehuan Sect have disappeared for a long time. Now that they are suddenly active and have revealed their traces, it might be related to the Wanfu Ancient Cave. According to Fenxiang Valley's investigation, these two Sects' target should be Yudu City."

"Combining these situations, the Wanfu Ancient Cave might be near Yudu City."

"In addition, Fenxiang Valley Valley Revered Master Yun Yilan said in the letter that he had already contacted the Tianyin Pavilion, and both Sects would send Disciples to Yudu City to investigate."

Speaking to this point, he paused slightly, then said: "Our Qingyun Sect, along with Fenxiang Valley and Tianyin Pavilion, are all major Sects of the Righteous Path. In the matter of dealing with Demonic Path demons, we naturally cannot fall behind others. Therefore, I intend to send the Disciples who enter the top four to Yudu City after the Seven-Peak Martial Tournament is over."

"Firstly, to echo each other with Fenxiang Valley and Tianyin Pavilion, and to observe the movements of the Demonic Sect members."

"Secondly, to let the outstanding Disciples gain experience and broaden their horizons."

Once these words were spoken, Tian Buyi, Water Moon True Person, and Zeng Shuchang nodded one after another, clearly approving of this approach.

Immediately, Mysterious Dao changed the subject: "However, regarding the Heavenly Book and the Wanfu Ancient Cave, the Demonic Sect members will likely attach great importance to it, and may even use unscrupulous means. Although the younger generation of Disciples may not be completely inexperienced, their cultivation is still shallow. Just in case, it is best to have someone protect them."

"But we have our own affairs, and we have dealt with the Demonic Sect people quite a bit. Once we appear, it will surely attract their attention and easily alert them."

As he spoke, he looked at Meng Li: "Nephew Meng, how about you make a trip for this Yudu City training?"

In an instant, everyone looked at Meng Li.

Meng Li pondered slightly, then nodded: "Disciple accepts the order."

Subsequently, he added: "However, this time, sending the top four Disciples to Yudu City is firstly to investigate the situation and stop the Demonic Sect members; secondly, to let them gain experience. The former is not a problem for me, but as for the latter, how should the scale of protection be defined?"

"Is it to ensure they don't get injured, or just to intervene at critical moments to protect their lives?"

Mysterious Dao, Tian Buyi, and the others heard this and looked at each other.

A moment later, Water Moon True Person said: "You are only one person, even with Nephew Xiao supporting you, that's only two people, protecting four people will likely be difficult to cover everywhere. Moreover, they are going down the mountain to gain experience, and they are fighting against the insidious and cunning Demonic Sect members. If they don't get injured at all, how can they learn lessons and grow?"

"Therefore, you only need to intervene at critical moments to protect their lives."

Zeng Shuchang also said: "That's right, when we were gaining experience, we were not without injuries. You only need to protect their lives."

Mysterious Dao, Tian Buyi, and the others also nodded.

Meng Li immediately said: "Disciple understands."